If you plan to drive to Bogotá's main airport, El Dorado airport parking is easy to find and easy to underestimate. The lots sit beside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, they stay open around the clock, and they charge by the minute. That last detail surprises most drivers. A quick stop to drop off a friend costs very little. A week away costs far more than people expect.
This guide covers the three Terminal 1 lots, the 2026 rates the airport publishes, how long stay pricing steps down, what to do with a motorcycle or bicycle, and the point where a ride becomes cheaper than leaving your car behind.
Where you can park at El Dorado Airport
El Dorado Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 serves both domestic and international flights. Terminal 2, called Puente Aéreo, serves domestic flights. Each terminal has its own parking, and Terminal 1 has three lots with different jobs.
The Short Stay Center lot is the biggest at the airport. It sits in the middle of Terminal 1 with direct access to arrivals and departures. Drivers reach it by the main access road and stay in the inner lane. Most people use it for drop offs, pickups and short trips.
The Long Stay North lot sits on the northeastern side of the terminal, close to the international arrivals area. It is open 24 hours, offers some covered spaces, and is the lot the airport points to for several days away. Drivers enter under the Terminal 1 viaduct and turn right on the Calle 26 side.
The Business South lot sits on the southwestern side, close to domestic arrivals and departures. It works with a monthly fee, which suits sales teams, pilots and anyone who flies out every week. To find the entrance, take the vehicle lane on level 1, pass behind the central lot, and look to the right side of Calle 26.
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Lot |
Best for |
Published rate |
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Short Stay Center |
Drop offs and short visits |
114 COP per minute |
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Long Stay North |
Trips of several days |
114 COP per minute, 52,100 COP per 24 hours |
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Business South |
Frequent flyers |
114 COP per minute, 462,000 COP per month |
All three carry 24 hour surveillance and are run by specialized operators for the airport concession.
El Dorado Airport parking rates in 2026
The airport lists 114 COP per minute for cars in all three Terminal 1 lots. Older blog posts and travel sites still show figures near 77, 85, 97 or 105 COP per minute. Those numbers belong to earlier years, and you should consider them outdated.
Per minute billing adds up faster than it looks. Here is what the posted rate means in practice.
Thirty minutes costs 3,420 COP. One hour costs 6,840 COP. Two hours cost 13,680 COP. If you are collecting a passenger whose bags take forever to appear, that wait counts toward your bill. A stop of ten minutes at the curb side of the Short Stay Center lot stays cheap, while a long coffee inside the terminal does not.
Beyond the minute rate, Long Stay North uses a daily price. A full 24 hours costs 52,100 COP. The airport then lowers the daily figure the longer you stay. The next tier shows 36,500 COP, a 30 percent discount, and stays beyond 72 hours show 26,050 COP, which is half the first day price. Ask the attendant how the tiers apply to your exact exit time, because the clock starts when you enter and a few extra hours can tip you into another day.
Business South charges 462,000 COP per month for a car. Bicycles pay 10 COP per minute or 55,000 COP per month.
If you are weighing these numbers against a ride, a private option can settle the question quickly. With Bogotá El Dorado Airport Transportation – private transfer, you can compare a fixed price for each direction with your expected parking bill before you commit to either plan.
You can pay online through the portal the airport links on its parking pages. Terminal 2 does not offer electronic payment, and you should carry cash there. The airport also publishes a real time page showing free spaces, and checking it before a holiday weekend saves you a lap around a full lot.
El Dorado airport long term parking
Travelers who search for El Dorado airport long term parking usually want the Long Stay North lot. It is the closest the airport comes to a classic multi day product. You drive in, take a ticket, leave the car, and pay when you return. The 24 hour price is the one to watch.
Here is a simple way to test it. Say you leave the car for five days. Even if every single day billed at the lowest listed rate of 26,050 COP, the total would be at least 130,250 COP. In real life the first days cost more, and the bill lands higher. That figure still covers only the car. You also need a way to reach the terminal if you share the trip with a partner or family, and a way home if anything about the schedule shifts.
A few habits make a long stay smoother.
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Photograph the car and the parking level before you walk away.
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Keep documents and valuables with you. Nothing belongs in plain view on a seat.
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Save the ticket in two places. A lost ticket creates a headache at the exit.
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Check the real time availability page before leaving home on peak dates.
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Allow extra time on the way in. Calle 26 is a busy road and the viaduct entrances back up at rush hour.
If you search for Bogotá airport parking rates and find a number far below these, check the date on the page. Prices rose between 2023 and 2026, and a figure without a year attached is probably old.
Motorcycles and bicycles
Bogotá has a large motorcycle culture, and this question comes up often. The current official Terminal 1 pages list spaces and rates for vehicles and bicycles. They do not publish a motorcycle price. Terminal 2 does list motorcycle spaces. Earlier published tariffs priced motorcycles about 30 percent below cars, though those figures are old and the airport has since raised its prices. Call the airport parking line or ask at the gate before you plan around a number.
Bicycles are simple. The airport lists 10 COP per minute and 55,000 COP per month. Spaces for bicycles exist in the Terminal 1 lots, and most travelers who use them are commuters who fly out often, not tourists.
Drivers with reduced mobility have designated spaces in each lot. The airport also added temporary accessible spaces on lower levels in recent years, and staff can point you to the closest one.
Terminal 2 parking
Terminal 2 has one central lot with space for cars, motorcycles, bicycles and drivers with reduced mobility. It serves the domestic flights area, and it is smaller than the Terminal 1 lots. Electronic payment is not available there, and you should bring cash.
A free shuttle bus links the two terminals. It runs every day between 4 a.m. and midnight and has a ramp for passengers with reduced mobility. That matters if you park at one terminal and fly out of the other, because the walk between them is long with luggage.
Cheaper parking options near the airport
Many drivers look at private lots along Calle 26 and in the Fontibón area. These lots often advertise lower daily prices than the airport and add a shuttle to the terminal. Some deliver good value. Others charge a full first day, add fees for extra hours, or leave you waiting at the curb after a late flight.
Before you trust one, ask five things. Does the shuttle run all night. Who insures the car. Does the first day always bill in full. What happens if your flight lands after midnight. Can you see recent reviews by drivers who returned in the evening.
Hotels near the airport offer another path. Several sit between two and six kilometers away and list parking plus an airport shuttle. A stay of one night before an early flight can cost less than a long stay in the terminal lot, and you sleep close to the gate. Confirm the parking terms for your dates, because some hotels limit free parking to guests who sleep over.
When a transfer costs less than parking
Parking looks cheap in the first hour. It looks expensive on day four. A transfer works in the opposite direction, because the price stays flat no matter how long you travel.
Use this method. Add the parking bill for your full trip. Add the cost of getting to the airport in your own car, including fuel and any tolls on your route. Then ask for a quote for a ride in both directions and compare the two totals. The ride wins in a few common cases.
Trips of three days or more tend to favor a transfer, since the daily parking charge repeats every 24 hours. Groups of three or four share the vehicle, and each person pays a small slice. Late arrivals and early departures favor a ride too, because you skip a tired drive after a long flight. Drivers who dislike city traffic on Calle 26 also save themselves real stress.
I thought parking would be the easy part. After a week away the bill told me otherwise, and next time I'm booking a ride both ways.
Parking still wins on a very short trip when you live close and the car does real work for you after landing. A day trip to Medellín or a business visit with several stops in different parts of the city fits that pattern.
Other ways to reach the airport
You do not need a car to reach El Dorado Airport, and the choices cover most budgets. A full breakdown sits in this guide on How to get to El Dorado Airport, and here is the short version.
TransMilenio is the cheapest route. The fare in 2026 is around 3,550 COP per trip, and you need a Tu Llave card, which the airport sells at a kiosk on floor 1 in front of Door 1 of Terminal 1. The K86 route serves the airport, and feeder buses connect with Portal El Dorado. With large bags or at night, the bus feels tiring.
Taxis charge by the meter. Reports on the 2026 tariff put the airport surcharge near 8,000 COP, added to the meter fare. Guides quote 35,000 to 50,000 COP for a typical daytime ride to La Candelaria or Chapinero. Traffic changes the total, and the airport sits about 15 kilometers west of the center.
Ride apps work at the terminal, and many travelers use them. A pre booked private car gives a fixed price and a driver who tracks your flight, which removes the guessing about the final bill.
Tips for dropping off or collecting someone
If you only need to drop off a passenger, choose the Short Stay Center lot and keep the stop brief. At 114 COP per minute, a quick goodbye costs a few thousand pesos. Never leave the car on the shoulder of Avenida El Dorado. The road has a long record of fines for badly parked vehicles, and a tow truck turns a friendly favor into an expensive afternoon.
For pickups, check the arrival board and wait for the passenger to clear customs and collect luggage. Send a message with your exact lot and level. That small step prevents laps around the terminal and extra minutes on the meter.
FAQs
How much does El Dorado airport parking cost in 2026?
The airport lists 114 COP per minute for cars in its Terminal 1 lots. Long Stay North charges 52,100 COP for 24 hours with lower daily prices on longer stays. Business South charges 462,000 COP per month.
What are the Bogotá airport parking rates for a full day?
A full day in Long Stay North costs 52,100 COP. A full day in the Short Stay Center lot would cost far more at the per minute rate, which makes no sense for an overnight stay.
Where is El Dorado airport long term parking?
Long Stay North is the lot for several days. It sits on the northeastern side of Terminal 1, close to international arrivals, and it offers some covered areas. It is open around the clock.
Can I park a motorcycle at El Dorado Airport?
Terminal 2 lists motorcycle spaces. The current Terminal 1 pages list vehicles and bicycles only. Ask the airport before you travel, since motorcycle rates are not posted online.
Can I pay for parking online?
The airport links an online payment portal on its Terminal 1 parking pages. Terminal 2 does not offer electronic payment.
Is parking at the airport safe?
The official lots run 24 hour surveillance and are operated by specialized companies. Keep valuables out of sight and photograph your car at entry.
Is a transfer cheaper than parking?
For trips of three days or longer, usually yes, especially when two or more people travel together. Compare your full parking total with a fixed price quote for both directions.
Conclusion
El Dorado airport parking works well for short stops and for frequent flyers with a monthly plan. For a vacation or a long business trip, the daily bill grows quickly, and a fixed price ride often saves both money and effort. Add up your own numbers before you drive, and check the airport's posted rates for your dates.
If a ride sounds easier, Transpovia lets you book a private airport transfer in Bogotá ahead of time, with a clear price and no parking to worry about.
